| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 124.5 km |
| Coordinates | 30.956, 140.081 |
| UTC time | 2016-05-21 06:06:42.150 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 21, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Japan region on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 06:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Omaezaki (Japan region - JA), about 441.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 140.081 and latitude 30.956.
| Location | Izu Islands |
| Country | Japan region (JA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-05-21
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